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Read the following excerpt from T. S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock":

And indeed there will be time
To wonder, "Do I dare?" and, "Do I dare?"
Time to turn back and descend the stair,
With a bald spot in the middle of my hair—
(They will say: "How his hair is growing thin!")
My morning coat, my collar mounting firmly to the chin,
My necktie rich and modest, but asserted by a simple pin—
(They will say: "But how his arms and legs are thin!")

Which two themes does this passage most clearly develop?

A. It is important to consider other people's feelings; the mind can play tricks on you.
B. The world focuses too much on outward appearances; one shouldn't try to live up to others' expectations.
C. The modern world can be isolating; one must dream big in order to accomplish one's goals.
D. Do not judge others unless you're willing to be judged; it's better to be yourself than to pretend to be what you're not.

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Answer:b

Explanation: beacause i have seen several people say it

User Jtjacques
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B. The world focuses too much on outward appearances; one shouldn't try to live up to others' expectations.
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